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The Unwitting Coup: Was the Response to COVID Effectively a Coup by the Western Intelligence Community?

The New Normal • 10161 implied HN points • 01 Aug 23
🌍 World Politics Intelligence Community
  1. The response to COVID had characteristics of a coup orchestrated by the western intelligence community.
  2. Western intelligence authorities were behind key aspects of the COVID response, like social distancing policies and pandemic simulations.
  3. The illiberalism and propaganda in the COVID response were driven by the western intelligence community, pointing to potential corruption and influence.

Ukraine trans military spox who said dissidents would be 'hunted down' confirms, then later denies, that he's a U.S. government asset

The Dossier • 4579 implied HN points • 18 Sep 23
🌍 World Politics Intelligence Community
  1. A Ukrainian military spokesperson made controversial statements and later confirmed/denied being a U.S. government asset.
  2. The spokesperson declared that Russia's 'propagandists' would be 'hunted down' worldwide.
  3. There are questions raised about broader American support for the Ukraine war effort.

Transcript - America This Week, The Case Against Brennan and Comey: Walter discovers source of Newspeak

TK News by Matt Taibbi • 740 implied HN points • 13 Jul 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Intelligence Community
  1. The CIA had some internal debates about using certain intelligence, especially from the Steele dossier, which influenced claims about Russian interference in the 2016 election. Without this information, the whole Russiagate narrative may not have existed.
  2. Recent developments suggest investigations are opening against top intelligence leaders like John Brennan and James Comey. This could lead to significant legal ramifications if wrongdoing is proven.
  3. Many people feel frustrated with the slow pace of investigations in government. Some are hopeful that these new probes into intelligence actions could finally bring about change and transparency.
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Despite smear campaign, Tulsi Gabbard is not at odds with US intel on Syria

Aaron Mate • 258 implied HN points • 29 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Intelligence Community
  1. Tulsi Gabbard has been criticized for her views on Syria, with some claiming she is not aligned with US intelligence. However, her statements often match the intelligence community's skepticism about certain chemical weapons allegations against the Assad government.
  2. Gabbard has expressed concerns that overthrowing Assad could lead to chaos in Syria, potentially empowering extremist groups like Al-Qaeda. This viewpoint was echoed by former President Trump when he halted CIA support for rebel groups in Syria.
  3. The accusations against Gabbard often stem from her past meeting with Assad and her criticism of US military actions. She argues that skepticism should be exercised when decisions about war are made based on potentially flawed intelligence.

Tulsi Gabbard's DNI Nomination

God's Spies by Thomas Neuburger • 55 implied HN points • 20 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Intelligence Community
  1. Tulsi Gabbard is a complex candidate for the DNI position. She has stood against U.S. wars, but has also supported traditional national security policies.
  2. Her support for controversial actions, like military strikes and strong ties to certain political groups, raises concerns among critics.
  3. Despite mixed opinions, some believe Gabbard could be the lesser evil compared to other potential candidates, making her confirmation potentially more favorable.